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1928. Colorful tales of the early history of central Kansas are recalled in this 61-page booklet titled: Rice County, Kansas, USA. The 11" x 8.5" spiral-bound booklet is a reprint of The Story of Early Rice County, written by Horace Jones and originally published in 1928. Because of our larger format, we have printed two pages of the original book on each sheet and still managed to increase the print size. The tri-color front cover is printed on 80# card stock and has been protected with a vinyl sheet. The text is printed on 60# opaque paper. Among the many subjects included are: Early geology and pre-historic animals; Early exlorers, possibly including Coronado; Indian life in Rice County; Buffalo herds; the Old Santa Fe Trail and it's importance to Rice County; Memories of the Old Stone Corral and other landmarks; the little-known Massacre at Plum Buttes; an episode involving Dick Wooton, famous plainsman; Treasure Legends; Phantom Towns -- Wildwood, Violet Springs, Glen Sharrold,… Read More

Paul E. Jones, 1959. 2nd Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. A 141 page soft cover work of a foreword and nine chapters. Signed by the author on the ffep; not personalized to anyone. On the same free front end page there is a stamp of Capt. Myles W. Keogh/ Research Library. On the back cover page a number( about a dozen) of names are written many of them are faded and not totally readable. Interior is clean, binding is tight. This is the second publication dated April 1959. There is a touch of age toning. Available for immediate shipment, carefully packed!

Wichita, Kansas: Wichita Eagle Press, 1928. 135 pages. Purple cloth covers show a little rubbing, as well as light wear at corners and spine ends. Otherwise a tight and clean copy.. First Edition. Cloth - Hard Cover. Good/No Dust Jacket.

wichita ks: wichita eagle press, 1928. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. A very good copy in purple cloth covers. Clean unmarked content. solid binding and hinges.

1928. 1928 Jones, Horace THE STORY OF EARLY RICE COUNTY Wichita: Wichita Eagle Press, 1928 135pp, frontis, b/w drawings 8vo Purple cloth Previous owner's inscription on first page Spine faded, small spot and minor scuffing on front cover, overall near fine hardcover.